"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." — Dr. Maya Angelou
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Statement from the Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty.  10 January 2021
"​We have faced several grave moments during our battle against coronavirus. But right now, the country is perhaps facing the most serious yet."
"The new, more transmissible variant of this disease is spreading rapidly across the country and having tragic consequences. On Monday the 4 UK Chief Medical Officers and the NHS Medical Director recommended raising the national alert level to the maximum of level 5 for the first time. This means that without further action there is a material risk of our healthcare services being overwhelmed within 21 days. Since then the situation has deteriorated further."
"The advice right now is unambiguous: to drive the numbers down, we must stay home except for work, exercise and essential activities. Every unnecessary interaction you have could be the link in a chain of transmission which has a vulnerable person at the end."

Dear Families and Friends,
We hope you are keeping safe and well.
Due to the impact of COVID on staffing we are unable to open the school to all pupils currently. 
As a head teacher I am charged under Healthy and Safety law, The Children's Act and Human Rights Act and along with the Chair of Governors we have determined it is not safe to open fully to all children at the moment. I hope you understand this decision which we have made in the best interests of the children, staff and wider community. 
We are open to Critical Workers and vulnerable children and are operating under normal hours.
We are so disappointed not to be seeing most of you back in school yet, hopefully it won't be long.
We are reviewing our capacity to reopen fully on a daily basis.
To our group of new friends who had been due to start this month, please hold tight, we cannot wait to welcome you and your families as soon as we are open again fully. 
Most of you will have already spoken on the telephone to your key worker: they have enjoyed hearing your voices and the children too. Please keep you eyes open for regular texts and click on the 'Home Learning' tab above.
If you need any support please email me
head@rachelkeeling.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Stay safe, remember you are not expected to home school your 3 and 4 year olds - have fun.
Love from Becky and the whole Rachel Keeling Nursery School Team x
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Home Learning

STAY HAPPY! STAY SANE!
Learning together at home.
Be kind to yourself, read our News Blog and Home Learning page and have fun together.
If you are unsure whether you are a Critical Worker please check below:
We are asking visitors over the age of 12 years old to please wear a mask whilst inside our school.
Please observe social distancing at all times on the school premises.

Updates

Please use the tabs above to find important updates.
Use the 'News' tab above and then click 'News Blog'  to read our latest blog post.
Use the 'Families' tab above and then 'Coronavirus Support'
​for our updated risk assessment and guidance.
 If you would like to come for a tour of the nursery, please see the dates and times below. 
You must book via the email address below and please wear a face covering when you visit.
CANCELLED - Tuesday 19 January 2021 at 3.45pm - CANCELLED
Tuesday 23 February 2021 at 3.45pm
Tuesday 16 March 2021 at 3.45pm
Please email Pam to book a place: admin@rachelkeeling.towerhamlets.sch.uk

If your child was born between 1 September 2016 - 31 August 2017 you should apply for primary school before 15 January 2021.
Your child will be eligible for a place in Reception Class from September 2021.
Please visit the e-admissions portal on the right to register. 
Please contact local primary schools if you would like to visit them as they have different visiting arrangements. 

Please visit the government website for up to date coronavirus information: click the button below. 
Please click the Tower Hamlet's Local Offer below to see what services are available.